Operations Intern

Core-Mark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is offering an Operations Intern role designed to give hands-on exposure across warehouse operations, maintenance, quality, planning, transportation engineering, and supply chain strategy, with a real project to improve processes and metrics. You will learn from leaders and gain broad exposure to senior management on meaningful work.

Eligible students from Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering or related fields may apply.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior pursuing a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and coursework in operations/science.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to warehouse operations, maintenance, quality, planning, transportation engineering, and supply chain strategy.
• Support quality and food safety activities, including risk assessments, audits, process improvement, and issue management.
• Assist with the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes.
• Learn how operating models work across Performance Foodservice, Vistar, and Core-Mark.
• Present project findings and recommendations to business leaders.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Rising Junior or Rising Senior

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Looking to gain hands-on sales experience with a Fortune 100 food company?

At Performance Food Group, interns don't sit on the sidelines. You'll work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs, partner with leaders across the organization, and gain exposure to one of the largest food distribution companies in North America.

Our operations teams keep products moving safely and efficiently from the warehouse to the customer. As an Operations Intern, you'll gain exposure across warehouse operations, transportation, maintenance, quality, planning, engineering, and supply chain strategy while helping improve the processes and metrics that support our business.

We welcome students from all majors, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you're excited to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Gain exposure to warehouse operations, maintenance, quality, planning, transportation engineering, and supply chain strategy
• Support quality and food safety activities, including risk assessments, audits, process improvement, and issue management
• Assist with the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes
• Learn how operating models work across Performance Foodservice, Vistar, and Core-Mark
• Present project findings and recommendations to business leaders

Why This Internship Stands Out

• Own a real business project
• Dedicated supervisor and mentor
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Intern professional development series
• Corporate Run
• Volunteer opportunities
• Networking events
• Final project presentation

Internship Details

• Internship Duration: June 2027 - August 2027
• Location: Florence, SC
• Format: In-Person
• Compensation: $22/hour
• Major(s): Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications:

• Must be located within commuting distance of 30 miles
• Rising Junior or Rising Senior
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.